Newlands School, UK Prospectus

An independent day and boarding school for boys and girls from nursery to 6th form

‘Nurturing Individuality’

WELCOME to Newlands School All children come with an intense curiosity about the world around them. Whilst their imagination, creativity and a fresh take on the way things work is something that all children have in common, they will also have particular strengths, interests and passions that make them individuals.

At Newlands, we believe that one of the main purposes of education is to help these individuals to realise unique potential. The ‘one size fits all’ approach of traditional schooling overlooks the fact that education has to be tailored personally. Children learn best, and remain motivated, if they are engaged in what they are doing and if they have creative ownership of work that is made relevant to them. Our children live in a world that is more connected and information rich than at any time in history, and their eager engagement with new technology proves that they have an amazing capacity to learn if the conditions are right.

All staff strive to equip our young people with the right technical and social skills and the best qualifications for their future lives. There are two challenges here; firstly we have to foster the understanding that what happens at school is a development of real life, and that their learning is a key to the confusing and exciting world beyond the front field. Secondly, we have to ensure that our children are readied for a world that does not yet exist.

The key skills for our childrens’ futures will be the abilities to think laterally and globally, to originate and to be inventive. In order to engage our students we have creativity as a fundamental core and the concept of open-ended learning runs through everything we do.

Our mission at Newlands is to produce well-rounded, adaptable, confident and open minded creatives; the problem-solvers and innovators of their generation.

NURSERY learning through play Our Nursery offers an environment in which children will be safe, stimulated and challenged; a place where fun and enjoyment go hand in hand with learning and discovery. Early childhood is a time of rapid open- minded learning, of vivid imagination and intrigue with the universe and at Newlands, we are very much committed to preserving a child’s right to be playful, have fun and develop at their own pace.

Children experience a variety of learning, allowing them to make use of their absorbent and active minds, encouraging them to express themselves through speech, writing, drawing, movement and drama.

At Newlands, whilst our focus in on learning throughout play, we operate a continual assessment system using the Stepping Stone process from the Qualification and Curriculum Council (QCA), which helps us to guide our curriculum to the required level for each a child.

Newlands values all its children, young people and parents, we always feel supported by the optimism and warmth shown by teachers and support staff.

Nicky Low, Parent

The sausages are scrumptious Pietro

Pre-Prep nurturing imagination In a caring and secure atmosphere, each child is encouraged to explore new opportunities.

Children are treated as individuals, enabling then to develop confidence as they acquire new skills. Our focus in on fostering the natural curiosity of each child providing opportunities for independent discovery.

From an early age chidren are also encouraged to co-operate with each other, to offer mutual support and to celebrate each others’ achievements.

Sport is an important part of the school curriculum. The pupils enjoy a physical activity every day. Individual skills are identified and all children are given opportunities to develop their potential.

I love art at Newlands because I like to draw fish Henry, Year 3

The pastoral care is excellent, teachers treat each child as the individual they are, and they show enormous commitment to responding and nurturing each child.

Caroline Roberts, Parent

Prep School growing creatively The friendly atmosphere at Newlands ensures that pupils settle in quickly and happily, allowing them to progress rapidly in a positive and cheerful environment.

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the South Coast , Newlands allows its pupils opportunities to enjoy growing up in a truly wonderful environment.

Whilst academic standards are high, a wide ranging curriculum ensures that all children who attend Newlands are well rounded, interesting young people. Creativity is a particular strength and the artistic element of the curriculum has a renowned reputation.

We are a proud school where our hopes go up to the stars.

Alastair, Year 7

The school is not a one size fits all school. Newlands understands that children come in all sorts of shapes and sizes with differing needs and abilities.

Wendy Prince, Parent

SENIOR thinking creatively Newlands Manor is the name of the Senior Department at Newlands School. Pupils enter the Manor in year 9 at the age of 13 and can stay through the sixth form and university entrance.

The use of ICT is greatly encouraged and students have the opportunity to use industry standard software for image manipulation, video editing and animation.

Newlands is a very happy community. Pupils enjoy being part of a genuinely friendly school and the atmosphere of the school is relaxed but purposeful.

Creativity is an important part of the curriculum. Students are given the opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in a number of different fields. Superbly appointed Art studios, Ceramics studio, Photography studio and Darkroom, Design Technology Suite and excellent facilities for Drama and the Performing Arts all allow pupils to gain valuable experience in a range of subjects.

Newlands has an excellent reputation for sport with extensive on site playing fields, a magnificent modern Sports Hall, a heated indoor swimming pool and all weather Tennis and Netball courts.

Newlands is the best decision we could have made – our only regret is not taking it earlier, it’s not only an education, it’s a childhood as well.

Mrs Riddihough, Parent

Everyone is encouraged to fulfil their sporting potential.

Sam, Gap Student

6th FORM innovative thinking Our Sixth Form fosters an academic and stimulating environment to enable the analytical and extended enquiry which is necessary for success at ‘A’ Level. Students have the time, the resources and the expert guidance to develop their creativity and fuel their curiosity in the way that suits them best.

We challenge our Sixth Form students to become mature, capable participants in an increasingly challenging society.

University preparation, interview technique and work experience are also supported alongside the students’ academic studies.

This is the only school where I didn’t have to change my personality to fit in.

Sukayna, Year 11

What makes Newlands truly special is that every child is encouraged to be an individual.

Mrs Gore, Parent

Newlands School

Admission enquiries

Eastbourne Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4NP

E.mail: registrar@newlands-school.com

General enquiries E.mail: enquiries@newlands-school.com

Tel: 01323 490 000 International Tel: +44 (0) 1323 490 000 Fax: 01323 898 420

Website

www.newlands-school.com

Newlands School Ltd Registered Office: Tower Bridge House, St Katherines Way, London E1W 1DD A Beaconhouse School

Registered in England No. 6939690